Daniel Benzali

A History of Norma Desmond and the Women Who Have Played Her

As Broadway welcomes Sunset Boulevard back to the stage, and the newest Norma Desmond, Nicole Scherzinger, BroadwayWorld is looking back on just some of the performers who have taken on the iconic role in the past.

What We Know So Far About the Return of SUNSET BOULEVARD

Jamie Lloyd’s new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard is set to return to Broadway later this year. What do we know so far...? We have the details!

BWW Review: THE TIME OF OUR LIES, Park Theatre

Cancelling a press night is never a decision that's to be taken lightly. Holding a press night with a replacement actor in the main role could be catastrophic. When Daniel Benzali became incapacitated to perform at the opening night of Park Theatre's The Time Of Our Lies, director Ché Walker invited Martina Laird to take his place.

Additional Casting Confirmed For THE TIME OF OUR LIES at Park Theatre

Colin Salmon, star of the James Bond film series, Netflix's Master of None and Syfy's Krypton, has been confirmed to join the cast of the Howard Zinn biopic, The Time Of Our Lies. Guest starring for one night on 2 August, Colin will play the lead role as the American historian, author and social activist, Howard Zinn. Daniel Benzali will star as Howard Zinn for the remainder of the run. With Trang Le and Jessye Romeo also joining the ensemble, The Time Of Our Lies is written by Bianca Bagatourian and directed by Che Walker, with movement by Maureen Fleming.

Initial Casting Revealed For THE TIME OF OUR LIES at Park Theatre

Initial casting has been revealed for The Time Of Our Lies, as celebrated television and film actor Daniel Benzali joins the biopic story of the American historian, author and social activist Howard Zinn. Written by Bianca Bagatourian, directed by Che Walker, movement by Maureen Fleming and music by Gamal Chasten.

Photo Flash: PARKS AND RECREATION Actress Mara Marini and More at The Performance Group Launch

An exclusive group of Hollywood's finest tastemakers, entrepreneurs and stars praised the success of last week's official launch party for The Performance Group, founded by Joel Landi, which was held at the private Hollywood Hills home of Emmy Award-winning production team, Peter and Lisa Brennan of P & L Media and produced by award-winning personal branding agent, Brandi Kamenar.

BWW's Top Portland Theatre Stories of 2012

BroadwayWorld brings you the Best of Portland in the year 2012. Check out the Top Theatre Stories from each month during in the year 2012. We look forward to another exciting year of theatre in 2013!

THEATRE NOW Presents Yasmina Reza's ART at Pearl District Galleries, Now thru 10/21

THEATRE NOW presents ART by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton, starring Daniel Benzali, Sam A. Mowry and Jonah Weston at art galleries throughout Portland's Pearl District, tonight, Sept 14-Oct 21, 2012.

THEATRE NOW Presents Yasmina Reza's ART at Pearl District Galleries, 9/14-10/21

THEATRE NOW presents ART by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton, starring Daniel Benzali, Sam A. Mowry and Jonah Weston at art galleries throughout Portland's Pearl District, Sept 14-Oct 21, 2012.

Liz Callaway Stars in SUNSET BOULEVARD, Opening at Pittsburgh CLO Tonight, 7/24

Audiences will be captivated by Andrew Lloyd Webber's fiery story of love, fame and Hollywood in Pittsburgh CLO's debut production of Sunset Boulevard, tonight, July 24 through July 29 at the Benedum Center. Tony Award nominee Liz Callaway, critically-acclaimed star of Love Changes Everything, returns to the Pittsburgh CLO stage as eccentric Hollywood actress Norma Desmond.

Liz Callaway Stars in SUNSET BOULEVARD, Opening at Pittsburgh CLO, July 24

Audiences will be captivated by Andrew Lloyd Webber's fiery story of love, fame and Hollywood in Pittsburgh CLO's debut production of Sunset Boulevard, July 24-29 at the Benedum Center. Tony Award nominee Liz Callaway, critically-acclaimed star of Love Changes Everything, returns to the Pittsburgh CLO stage as eccentric Hollywood actress Norma Desmond.

Portland Center Stage Presents RED

Portland Center Stage welcomes veteran screen and stage actor Daniel Benzali to the Gerding Theater to star in the upcoming production of Red. Written by Oscar-nominated screenwriter (Hugo) and playwright John Logan, Red will be directed by PCS Associate Artistic Director Rose Riordan. The production begins preview performances on Tuesday, February 21, opens on Friday, February 24 and runs Tuesday through Sunday through March 18, 2012. Tickets start at $34, with student and under-30 discounted tickets available for $20. Rush tickets are $20.

Casting Announced for RED at Portland Center Stage

Portland Center Stage welcomes veteran screen and stage actor Daniel Benzali to the Gerding Theater to star in the upcoming production of Red. Written by Oscar-nominated screenwriter (Hugo) and playwright John Logan, Red will be directed by PCS Associate Artistic Director Rose Riordan. The production begins preview performances on Tuesday, February 21, opens on Friday, February 24 and runs Tuesday through Sunday through March 18, 2012. Tickets start at $34, with student and under-30 discounted tickets available for $20. Rush tickets are $20.

6th Street Playhouse Marks Their 5th Anniversary With Party 2/18

A theatrical marriage took place in Santa Rosa in February, 2005 when two established theater companies, The Santa Rosa Players and Actors Theatre, joined forces and moved into the newly renovated 6th Street Playhouse and presented their first joint production.

6th Street Playhouse Marks Their 5th Anniversary With A Party 2/18

A theatrical marriage took place in Santa Rosa in February, 2005 when two established theater companies, The Santa Rosa Players and Actors Theatre, joined forces and moved into the newly renovated 6th Street Playhouse and presented their first joint production.

Daniel Benzali Performs Benefit for 6th Street Playhouse 10/29

Daniel Benzali, noted actor of stage, screen and theater performs scenes from Shakespeare and songs by Stephen Sondheim in a one-man, one-night-only performance benefiting the 6th Street Playhouse, GK Hardt Theatre, 52 West 6th Street, Santa Rosa, California (located in historic Railroad Square) on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, at 7pm.